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Hilarious Tweets That Perfectly Sum Up Parenting

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Parenting is a wild ride, full of messy surprises and cryptic messages from tiny humans. These hilarious tweets capture the absurdity, exhaustion, and reward of being a mom or dad. From poop-covered walls to baffling preschool notes, they'll have you laughing. Even if you're not a parent, these tweets offer a glimpse into the chaos. Be prepared for some cringeworthy moments, but also get ready to vote up your favorite posts as you read on.

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    Before having a kid, ask yourself: "Am I ready to watch the exact same cartoon on repeat for the next four years?"

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    div data-oembed-url="https://twitter.com/BoRyan11/status/802345162542194688"> blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> p>[Tucking in my 4 year old]

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    Before having kids, I did not know destroying a house with a granola bar was possible.

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    My daughter threw a tantrum because I would not let her watch me poop if you are thinking about having a child.

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    My kid ran full force into the wall twice because he wanted to. I will start using his college fund to buy wine.

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    🔥 683 up · 61 down▲ 4 above editor
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    Sorry we are late. My daughter ate each Cheerio like it was a mini doughnut.

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    🔥 663 up · 53 down▼ 1 below editor
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    Having someone around who does not yet see I am deeply flawed is my favorite part of parenting.

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    🔥 668 up · 65 down▲ 4 above editor
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    div data-oembed-url="https://twitter.com/MummaCrazy/status/618417341542461441?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"> blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> p>"And I'm going to live with you forever and ever"

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    🔥 618 up · 49 down▼ 2 below editor
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    div data-oembed-url="https://twitter.com/dshack8/status/620363770330611712?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"> blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> p>Seventy percent of parenting involves melting cheese on things to make your kids eat it.

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    My daily workout is walking through the house fourteen times a day, turning off all the lights my kids left on in every room.

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    ME: Can I have a goodbye kiss?
    3yo: 9 (leans in close)
    3yo: (sneezes violently)
    3yo: Bye.

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    🔥 542 up · 40 down▼ 4 below editor
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    My two-year-old said she is a grown-up. I told her she is not; she is a toddler. She replied, "No, I'm a grown-up. I'm going to touch knives."

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    🔥 538 up · 55 down▲ 2 above editor
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    div data-oembed-url="https://twitter.com/mompsychologist/status/803034889285226496"> blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> p>4yo: I love you, Mommy. Thank you for everything.

    M: Aw, that is so sweet of you to say!

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    🔥 522 up · 44 down▼ 1 below editor
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    Last night, my three-year-old had a physical fight with a dragon in his pop-up book.

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    🔥 521 up · 50 down▼ 1 below editor
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    My four-year-old son said the word prototype. I asked what it meant; he said "People are a prototype," and I was too scared to ask.

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    🔥 514 up · 53 down
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    Me: "Santa is quite old, you know."
    4yo: "How old is he? 26? 27?"

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    🔥 497 up · 37 down▼ 6 below editor
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    Mom: *tastefully decorates house*
    Kid: HERE ARE 20 MILK CARTONS I TAPED TOGETHER TO MAKE A SNOWMAN I EXPECT THIS TO BE PROMINENTLY DISPLAYED

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    🔥 498 up · 57 down
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    I overheard my husband telling my daughter, "You have to find just the right man." I walked into the room and saw they were building Lego cars.

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    🔥 462 up · 48 down▼ 2 below editor
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    My five-year-old learns 'see' and 'you,' and I find creepy notes like "I see you Mom." I am not impressed; Kindergarten.

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    🔥 468 up · 55 down
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    Song the six-year-old just made up:
    Spider-spider
    Spider-spider
    Does whatever a spider does
    Can he swing
    from a web?
    Yes he can
    He is a spider

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    🔥 378 up · 91 down

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